Month: March 2024

Read MoreKidnapping in Kaduna on March 7 was one of the biggest such attacks in years and prompted national outcry over security.Kidnapping in Kaduna on March 7 was one of the biggest such attacks in years and prompted national outcry over security.

Read More The father of Michaela Hall, the charity worker killed by her partner in Cornwall after he was wrongly assessed as only ‘medium risk’ says lessons must be learned A serial violent offender who previously tried to strangle his partner was free to murder her after being wrongly assessed as “medium risk” by the…

Read More A better testing regime is required as official figures show deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is three times higher in deprived parts of the country Ministers are being urged to roll out a better testing regime for one of the country’s biggest killers, with the most recent figures showing death rates for…

Read MoreRescued in the middle of the Mediterranean, two men describe their experience being trafficked.Rescued in the middle of the Mediterranean, two men describe their experience being trafficked.

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Read More President promises to track down those behind ‘barbaric terrorist attack’ after at least 133 killed in concert hall attack Welcome to our latest live coverage of the aftermath of the concert hall massacre in Moscow. The official death toll stands at 133. Here’s an overview of the latest: Russia will observe a national…

Read MoreA caffeine-free ‘coffee’ in South Africa turns a problem plant into a healthy drink – and income for a remote community.A caffeine-free ‘coffee’ in South Africa turns a problem plant into a healthy drink – and income for a remote community.

Read MoreIsraeli warplanes pound southern Gaza as mediation efforts to end Israel’s war on the enclave appear to be stalling.Israeli warplanes pound southern Gaza as mediation efforts to end Israel’s war on the enclave appear to be stalling.

Read More Early diagnosis and better awareness mean tumours can be caught early – and when disease is found, under-45s can often tolerate chemotherapy better Prof Andrew Beggs of Birmingham University runs a special clinic for young people with cancer and has noted, as have other experts, that more and more people under the age…

Read MoreBaumgartner unleashed a 25-metre shot past the goalkeeper after six seconds to break the record for the fastest goal.Baumgartner unleashed a 25-metre shot past the goalkeeper after six seconds to break the record for the fastest goal.

Read More Dozens of armed groups operate in north-western and central Nigeria, targeting villagers and travellers for ransom Dozens of armed groups operate in north-western and central Nigeria, targeting villagers and travellers for ransom

Read More Poland says Russian missile targeting Ukraine’s Lviv region violated its airspace while Kyiv suffers third pre-dawn attack in four days Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv and the western region of Lviv have come under a “massive” Russian air attack, officials have said, and Polish forces have also been placed on heightened readiness. Russia and…

Read More Cressida O’Hanlon has significant lead in Dunstan though there are many early votes yet to be counted Labor’s Cressida O’Hanlon is nervously waiting, hoping to be confirmed as the next member of South Australia’s House of Assembly. The 51-year-old business mediator is on track to win the seat of Dunstan with a 2.9%,…

Read More Russian cruise missile stays in Polish airspace for 39 seconds, forcing Nato member to place its F-16s on high alert Russian cruise missile stays in Polish airspace for 39 seconds, forcing Nato member to place its F-16s on high alert

Read MoreThe all-rounder has made himself availble for Pakistan’s squad for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in June.The all-rounder has made himself availble for Pakistan’s squad for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in June.

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Read More The killer was allegedly in a sexual relationship with the victim when the murder occurred An 18-year-old transgender woman in the US state of Pennsylvania, who fatally shot a young girl and then confessed to the crime on Instagram, has been sentenced to up to 40 years behind bars, local prosecutors announced on…

Read More As the dust settles from an unnecessary election, premier Jeremy Rockliff has some serious work to do to form a stable government Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Jeremy Rockliff brought this on himself. The Tasmanian premier – the leader of Australia’s sole Liberal government –…

Read More Royal fans hope that news of princess’s cancer diagnosis will end the online storm There was no carpet of roses outside Windsor Castle yesterday, no bunches of daffodils blocking the entrance to Kensington Palace – just an occasional bouquet. The royal family wanted things to be business as usual after the Princess of…

Read MoreAl Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque recounts events leading up to Senegal’s presidential polls and how some hope for a miracle.Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque recounts events leading up to Senegal’s presidential polls and how some hope for a miracle.

Read MoreChina’s birthrate is falling and hospital maternity departments across the country are closing, according to reports.China’s birthrate is falling and hospital maternity departments across the country are closing, according to reports.

Read More Wilson held the seat in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs from 2016 to 2022 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former MP Tim Wilson has won preselection to become the Liberal party candidate in his former seat of Goldstein, setting…

Read More Crowds gather in Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and regional centres urging Albanese government to better preserve native wildlife habitats Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Over 4,000 people have marched across Australia’s capital cities and in regional centres, calling…

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Read More Many local authorities are increasingly rejecting requests to assess children who need help in schools, new data reveals Councils are increasingly ­rejecting requests to assess children for ­special needs such as autism amid the financial crisis in the education system, according to figures seen by the Observer. Long-term underfunding combined with rising demand…

Read MoreWhole of Ukraine on alert and Polish air force activated after blasts reported around in region of Lviv.Whole of Ukraine on alert and Polish air force activated after blasts reported around in region of Lviv.

Read More Kensington Palace says Catherine and Prince William are ‘extremely moved by the public’s warmth and support’ The Princess of Wales and her husband, Prince William, have been “enormously touched” by the messages of support received since she announced her cancer diagnosis, a Kensington Palace spokesperson has said. Catherine said on Friday she was…

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Read MoreIconic buildings around the world go dark as part of the annual Earth Hour environmental campaign.Iconic buildings around the world go dark as part of the annual Earth Hour environmental campaign.

Read More Painter and storyteller, who revived father’s picture-book series about elephant king, said he didn’t consciously write for young people Babar author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father’s popular picture-book series about an elephant-king and presided over its rise to a global multimedia franchise, has died at the age of 98. De Brunhoff,…

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Read More A kew minister vowed to continue backing the settlement movement that is illegal under international law The Israeli government has designated nearly 2,000 acres in the West Bank as state-owned land in a move described by rights groups as the biggest land grab on occupied Palestinian territories in decades. The expansion of Jewish…

Read More Ivan Korcok won most votes in first round, ahead of parliament speaker Peter Pellegrini A pro-EU former Slovak foreign minister has scored a surprise victory in the first round of a presidential election, setting up a runoff vote with a key ally of the populist prime minister, Robert Fico. Slovakia’s presidential election is…

Read More Lighting at some local Los Angeles landmarks will go dark from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in observance of Earth Hour, an annual event promoted by the World Wildlife Foundation. Lighting at some local Los Angeles landmarks will go dark from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in observance of Earth Hour, an annual…

Read More Spain’s top court targeted the service following copyright complaints Spain’s National Court has ordered internet providers to suspend the use of the Telegram instant messaging service, pending an investigation into the claims of copyright infringement. Friday’s ruling came after Spain’s four leading media organizations – Mediaset, Atresmedia, Movistar, and Egeda – filed a…